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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | New Philadelphia, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $4,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 96% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $267 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Kent State University at Tuscarawas based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 1,940 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Kent State University at Tuscarawas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Kent State University at Tuscarawas?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 20% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Tuscarawas for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Kent State University at Tuscarawas ($17,726.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Tuscarawas than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($11,358 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Tuscarawas are 19.4% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,882 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Tuscarawas than Minnesota State University Mankato (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 62.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Tuscarawas ($6,961 vs. $4,288)
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Kent State University at Tuscarawas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Tuscarawas or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas (3.21)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Kent State University at Tuscarawas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Kent State University at Tuscarawas? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Kent State University at Tuscarawas and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Kent State University at Tuscarawas (50% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $6,000 more per year than Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates. ($22,575 vs. $25,825)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates. ($233 vs. $267)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Tuscarawas students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/